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WorksheetsICT-CE-Chapter 2 Part 1
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 17mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Oscar is shopping for a new laptop. He has narrowed his choices down to four computers. Each laptop is equipped with a different central processing unit (CPU). Oscar wants to make sure he chooses the fastest one. Which of the following processors would perform the fastest?
a)
1.3 GHz
b)
3.4 GHz
c)
2.2 GHz
d)
2.8 GHz
2.
Which hardware component is responsible for ensuring that a CPU operates at a regular temperature?
a)
Heat sink
b)
Power supply
c)
Hard drive
d)
RAM
3.
What protects the components stored inside a computer system unit?
a)
Hard drive
b)
RAM
c)
Case
d)
Power supply
4.
Which component stores data being accessed by the CPU?
a)
Motherboard
b)
Power supply
c)
Hard drive
d)
RAM
5.
What is the term for the main circuit board of your computer to which other components are attached so that everything in your computer works together?
a)
Central processing unit
b)
Power supply
c)
Hard drive
d)
Motherboard
6.
What is the purpose of the central processing unit (CPU) in a computer?
a)
It performs the calculations and processing.
b)
It provides electricity to the rest of the system.
c)
It stores the software and data
d)
It houses the main circuit board.
7.
Which input device should you use to transfer audio (sounds, music) to a computer as digital files?
a)
Digital camera
b)
Microphone
c)
Mouse
d)
Scanner
8.
For what purpose should you use a mouse?
a)
To click, highlight and drag graphical representations (icons) of resources on a computer
b)
To input text and numbers into a computer
c)
To transfer audio (sounds, music) to a computer as digital files
d)
To write directly on a touch screen
9.
Which device is an input device?
a)
Speakers
b)
Projector
c)
Keyboard
d)
Monitor
10.
Tom is custom building his own computer for college. He wants the computer to be able to perform fast when multitasking, have amazing graphics, large capacity to store information, and be a laptop. Tom is choosing between two hard drives: solid state drive (SSD) or magnetic hard drive. Which choice would work best with his needs?
a)
The SSD because it is less expensive and has moving parts to read the information on the computer.
b)
The magnetic hard drive because it is less expensive and has moving parts to read the information on the computer.
c)
The magnetic hard drive because it is faster and offers additional stability.
d)
The SSD because it is faster and offers additional stability.
11.
Connie, a PC repair technician, was tasked with refurbishing a computer so that it can be resold. As Connie begins to troubleshoot and inspect the computer system, she notices that the computer may need a new circuit board. Many of the components are not making any connection. What internal component would Connie need to replace to restore this faulty computer system?
a)
The power supply
b)
The motherboard
c)
The hard drive
d)
The CPU
12.
Anthony is a game programmer. His current computer is slowing down a lot lately and has trouble running multiple programs. He wants to purchase a new computer to help him multitask and run many different programs at once. Which of the following is the best computer option for Anthony?
a)
Computer B because of the 16 gigabytes of RAM
b)
Computer A because of the 2.3 gigaHertz processor speed
c)
Computer A because of the Intel 6th generation processor model
d)
Computer B because of the 1512 gigabyte hard drive capacity
13.
Julie just started a new job at a department store. She is learning how to check out customers using a cash register. Which input device would Julie use to scan items as the customers check out?
a)
Gamepad
b)
Stylus
c)
Barcode reader
d)
Fingerprint scanner
14.
Which input device should you use to write directly on a touch screen?
a)
GPS device
b)
Stylus
c)
Barcode reader
d)
Game controller
15.
Which connector can transfer data at speeds comparable to USB, and is known by the name "FireWire"?
a)
Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
b)
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)
c)
Video Graphics Array (VGA)
d)
IEEE 1394
16.
Amy just purchased a new keyboard and mouse for her computer. Which connector will her keyboard and mouse most likely use?
a)
IEEE 1394
b)
VGA
c)
USB
d)
DB-25
17.
Which of the following are input devices?
a)
Keyboard, mouse, microphone and scanner
b)
Keyboard, mouse, GPS device and printer
c)
Keyboard, printer, monitor and computer
d)
Hard drive, flash drive, speakers and computer
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